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Armchairs & Accent Chairs

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rucomfy Dig It Kids Bean Bag Snuggle Chair - Multicolor by Dunelmrucomfy Dig It Kids Bean Bag Snuggle Chair - Multicolor by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

rucomfy Dig It Kids Bean Bag Snuggle Chair - Multicolor

£54

rucomfy Printed Snuggle Bean Bag Chair - Multicolor by Dunelmrucomfy Printed Snuggle Bean Bag Chair - Multicolor by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

rucomfy Printed Snuggle Bean Bag Chair - Multicolor

£54

Kids Bean Bag Snuggle Chair - Pink by DunelmKids Bean Bag Snuggle Chair - Pink by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Kids Bean Bag Snuggle Chair - Pink

£59

Dijon Rattan Armchair - Light Grey by DunelmDijon Rattan Armchair - Light Grey by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Dijon Rattan Armchair - Light Grey

£469

Royal Rattan Armchair - Sage Green, Rattan by DunelmRoyal Rattan Armchair - Sage Green, Rattan by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Royal Rattan Armchair - Sage Green, Rattan

£419

Vale Rattan Armchair - Cream by DunelmVale Rattan Armchair - Cream by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Vale Rattan Armchair - Cream

£379

Madison Swivel Glider Recliner Chair - Truffle by DunelmMadison Swivel Glider Recliner Chair - Truffle by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Madison Swivel Glider Recliner Chair - Truffle

£489

Pretzel Rattan Armchair - Dark Sage by DunelmPretzel Rattan Armchair - Dark Sage by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Pretzel Rattan Armchair - Dark Sage

£479

Chester Rattan Armchair - Cream by DunelmChester Rattan Armchair - Cream by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Chester Rattan Armchair - Cream

£499

Sofia Accent Chair - Ivory, Velvet by DunelmSofia Accent Chair - Ivory, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Sofia Accent Chair - Ivory, Velvet

£339

Neo Chenille Swivel Chair - Moss Green by DunelmNeo Chenille Swivel Chair - Moss Green by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Neo Chenille Swivel Chair - Moss Green

£349

Freyja Occasional Chair with Curved Three-Leg Base - Black, Faux Mongolian Fur by DunelmFreyja Occasional Chair with Curved Three-Leg Base - Black, Faux Mongolian Fur by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Freyja Occasional Chair with Curved Three-Leg Base - Black, Faux Mongolian Fur

£349

Josephine Accent Chair - Cream, Velvet by DunelmJosephine Accent Chair - Cream, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Josephine Accent Chair - Cream, Velvet

£429

Charles Metal Leg Occasional Chair - Beige, Velvet by DunelmCharles Metal Leg Occasional Chair - Beige, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Charles Metal Leg Occasional Chair - Beige, Velvet

£199

Diego Accent Chair with Contrast Piping - Ice Blue, Velvet by DunelmDiego Accent Chair with Contrast Piping - Ice Blue, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Diego Accent Chair with Contrast Piping - Ice Blue, Velvet

£379

Corduroy Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Blue by DunelmCorduroy Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Blue by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Corduroy Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Blue

£89

Velvet Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Blue by DunelmVelvet Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Blue by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Velvet Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Blue

£85

Barcelona Football Club Bean Bag Chair - Blue, Polyester by DunelmBarcelona Football Club Bean Bag Chair - Blue, Polyester by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Barcelona Football Club Bean Bag Chair - Blue, Polyester

£50

Brazil Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Yellow by DunelmBrazil Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Yellow by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Brazil Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Yellow

£85

Quilted Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Black by DunelmQuilted Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Black by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Quilted Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Black

£60

Suede Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Grey by DunelmSuede Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Grey by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Suede Bean Bag Lounger Chair - Grey

£79

England Chair-Shaped Bean Bag - Blue by DunelmEngland Chair-Shaped Bean Bag - Blue by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

England Chair-Shaped Bean Bag - Blue

£50

Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Black by DunelmGaming Bean Bag Chair - Black by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Gaming Bean Bag Chair - Black

£60

Jazz Armchair - Hunter Green, Velvet by DunelmJazz Armchair - Hunter Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Jazz Armchair - Hunter Green, Velvet

£399

Return - Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair, Rust by DunelmReturn - Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair, Rust by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Return - Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair, Rust

£179.10

Fallon Cut Velvet Accent Chair by DunelmFallon Cut Velvet Accent Chair by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Fallon Cut Velvet Accent Chair

£299

Charnwood Check Grande Armchair by DunelmCharnwood Check Grande Armchair by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Charnwood Check Grande Armchair

£299

Return - Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair, Orange by Dunelm

Dunelm

Return - Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair, Orange

£179.10

Jet Lounge Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Jet Lounge Chair

£169

Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Alpine Spindle Multi Tone Weave Occasional Chair

£199

Robyn Chunky Soft Chenille Swivel Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Robyn Chunky Soft Chenille Swivel Chair

£199

Beatrice Wiggle Moss Woven Stripe Snuggle Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Beatrice Wiggle Moss Woven Stripe Snuggle Chair

£399

Polly Boucle Fleck Wooden Arm Tub Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Polly Boucle Fleck Wooden Arm Tub Chair

£259

Beatrice Ditsy Floral Snuggle Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Beatrice Ditsy Floral Snuggle Chair

£399

Bilbao Sherpa Rattan Occasional Armchair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Bilbao Sherpa Rattan Occasional Armchair

£129

Zoe Boucle Fleck Armchair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Zoe Boucle Fleck Armchair

£349

Percy Textured Weave Accent Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Percy Textured Weave Accent Chair

£99

Eliza Contrast Occasional Armchair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Eliza Contrast Occasional Armchair

£149

Hailey Chunky Tonal Boucle Accent Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Hailey Chunky Tonal Boucle Accent Chair

£189

Colette Natural Flatweave Accent Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Colette Natural Flatweave Accent Chair

£89

Maya Velvet Occasional Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Maya Velvet Occasional Chair

£149

Return - Esme Distressed Chenille Occasional Chair, Olive by Dunelm

Dunelm

Return - Esme Distressed Chenille Occasional Chair, Olive

£269.10

Kids Bunny Chairs and Play Table by Dunelm

Dunelm

Kids Bunny Chairs and Play Table

£49

Modern Curves Boucle Occasional Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Modern Curves Boucle Occasional Chair

£189

Sven Modern Velvet Wing Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Sven Modern Velvet Wing Chair

£259

Eliza Flatweave Arboretum Print Wooden Armchair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Eliza Flatweave Arboretum Print Wooden Armchair

£149

Beatrice Tonal Chenille Armchair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Beatrice Tonal Chenille Armchair

£349

Elena Buttoned Swivel Chair by Dunelm

Dunelm

Elena Buttoned Swivel Chair

£249

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Frequently Asked Questions

An armchair is a single seat with armrests; an accent chair adds interest through its shape, colour or material and may have arms or be armless. One chair can be both. For occasional seating in a bedroom or hallway, a compact, upright design can work well. For reading or relaxing every day, give more weight to seat depth, cushioning and back support than to the retailer’s label.

Choose a seat depth that lets you rest against the backrest with your feet on the floor, and armrests that support your elbows without lifting your shoulders. A higher back may support your head when leaning back, depending on your height and the chair’s shape. Foam cushions generally feel more structured; feather-filled cushions feel softer but need plumping. A footstool lets you stretch out without choosing an excessively deep seat that leaves your back unsupported.

Compare overall width with usable seat width: broad arms can take up considerable space without adding sitting room. Slim arms and exposed timber or metal frames offer a lighter appearance, while raised legs keep more of the floor visible. Mark the chair’s full dimensions on the floor, allowing space to sit down and walk past. For swivel chairs and recliners, include the clearance needed to turn or extend, rather than measuring only their stationary footprint.

An accent chair does not need to match the sofa, but a shared colour, material or shape helps the pairing feel considered. Beside a plain sofa, patterned upholstery can introduce detail; with a patterned sofa, a quieter fabric gives the eye somewhere to rest. An exposed timber frame can also provide contrast beside generous upholstery. Compare seat heights and overall proportions, particularly when pairing a low lounge chair with a tall, upright sofa.

Choose upholstery around how often the chair will be used and where you touch it most: upholstered arms receive regular contact, so easy-care fabric can be valuable. Velvet offers rich colour but may show pressure marks; linen creases naturally, and bouclé’s loops may catch on pets’ claws. Protected leather is generally easier to wipe clean than aniline leather, which has little protective coating and absorbs spills more readily. Compare care instructions and request a swatch before deciding.

Angle an accent chair towards the sofa for conversation, or pair it with a reachable side table and a lamp for reading. Position the light to illuminate the page without shining into your eyes. Leave doorways and main walking routes clear. Around 40–45 cm between the chair and coffee table is a useful starting point, adjusted for comfortable reach. Swivel and reclining chairs need additional clearance throughout their full range of movement.